was built on the Charles River in 1790, to
function as the C.F. Crehore paper mill. In the
original building, some of the first paper used
to print US currency was created, along with
a variety of other paper products. After many
years of business, the paper production industry
started booming in Western Massachusetts and
parts of Maine, which caused closures in the
Newton Lower Falls area as it was not able to
meet demand.

In 1942, Arthur T. Gregorian purchased the
mill building, and opened Gregorian Oriental
Rugs. Over the years, the Gregorian family has
added many new additions onto the original
mill building. Today, it covers more than